Social Sciences at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is located in La Crosse, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Among 10,446 students, 532 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,068 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #6 of 17 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #6 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #321 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #357 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,366 |
| 2 years | $33,391 |
| 3 years | $40,246 |
| 4 years | $47,905 |
| 5 years | $52,676 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse take home a median $47,905, compared with $61,833 for all University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $23,672.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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